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Differing opinions remain in the Catholic Church about the legal implications of the EU charter on ethical issues (Photo: EUobserver)

Ethical question marks over EU Constitution

The Catholic Church has officially endorsed the EU Constitution but concerns among some groups remain about its possible implications for future decisions on issues such as abortion, euthanasia or women priests.

While leaving it up to believers to decide how to vote in referendums, Brussels-based Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Community (COMECE) has previously expressed its support for the new treaty.

But several pro-life and religious activists argue the...

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Differing opinions remain in the Catholic Church about the legal implications of the EU charter on ethical issues (Photo: EUobserver)

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